J AMES POST MA

**** ******* **** ***** ****** H ill, NC 27517

Cell: 919-***-**** email: j abk8m8@r.postjobfree.com

SUM MARY OF QUAL I F ICAT IONS

• Accomplished and seasoned i n all aspects of valuation with particular emphasis on

detailed, “forensic review” type analysis

• Comprehensive knowledge in all aspects of real estate i ncluding construction,

f inance, leases, purchase t ransactions and management

• P ragmatic problem solver, superior interpersonal skills, capable of resolving mul tiple

and complex issues and motivating staff to peak performance

• Successful leadership style that empowers team members by including them in the

decision making process (gives them ownership of both the problem and the solution) and

enables individuals and organizations to meet their unique goals.

• H ighly organized w ith outstanding communication skills, in teracts easily with all

personality types

• Proficient at appraisal software and the MS Suite

CAREER H I G H L IG H TS

Successfully began two appraisal start-up companies, the lat ter company became

t he largest in terms of appraisal production in the region within 5 years and was sold to a

Certified Appraiser I t rained.

Was appointed by the Governor of Vermont t o serve on the State Appraisal Board; as

V ice Chair, collaborated with board members and enacted a mandatory Trainee Appraiser

and Supervisor Appraiser course; disciplinary actions dropped by 20% the following year.

Was appointed by the Governor of Vermont to the S tate Tax Appeals Board –

collaboratively resolved many complex property tax appeals including scenarios for an

E lectric Power Plant and a Ski Resort.

Played a v ital role i n collaborating with all affected parties and key leaders in the NC State

Legislature, to craft bi-partisan and all-inclusive legislation approving the regulation of Appraisal

M anagement Companies (AMC’s) in N C. The new Bill was signed in to law by Governor

P urdue on 07/22/2010.

W hy would I hi re Jim Postma to be a part of our team?

“… I want to thank you for your many years of service to the State of Vermont. I t is Vermonters such as

you, willing to serve their communities in these capacities that help to make our State a better place for

us all. Again thank you for willingness to serve.”

Office of the Governor, State of Vermont

James H. Douglas

Governor

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ROFESSIONAL EXPER I E NCE

Birch Appraisal Group, Raleigh, NC (present)

“ Business Pa rtner”

• Provide residential appraisal services including legal, consulting, Green Built features, integrated

solar designs and expert testimony

• Perform complex property valuations for high net worth clients

• Coordinate and implement the business plan of an additional Birch Appraisal Group satelli te office

i n New Bern, NC

• Ensure the client’s needs and scope of work have been adequately and properly addressed

• Offer a wide array of valuation services with a focus on unique, atypical and complex type

assignments where cap rates, income approaches and investment market data is utilized

Advantage Appraisal Group, Burlington, V T (2001-2006)

“President/Owner”

• Successfully implemented a business plan of growth, for a start-up, that created the largest

appraisal company in both revenue and staff, in Vermont, within a five-year period

• Skillfully and productively managed the day-to-day operations of the company

• Directly responsible for the hi ring, t raining, supervising and mentoring of each team member

appraiser within the company

• Through my t raining and supervision, each appraiser team member began as an “Trainee

A ppraiser” and achieved the level of Certified Residential Appraiser

• In tegrated the vital office manager position into the strategic goals and growth of the company

F red Blais Appraisers I nc., South Burlington, V T (2000-2001)

“Operations Manager”

• Tasked with increasing the profitability of the company by 20% the fi rst year. Fur ther, added an

additional 20% to the client base by maximizing productivity through the purchase of new

computer and software systems and utilizing a team oriented approach; the result was 24%

p rofitability to the company after the first year which exceeded the goal

• Provided appraisal services to the client base and facilitated effective management and

supervision of appraiser team members and office staff

Met ro Appraisal Services, Castle Rock, CO (1996-2000)

“ President”

• As president, started, developed and managed an appraisal company of a clientele base with

revenues exceeding $100k in the fi rst year

• Completed appraisals on all types of complex and non-complex residential properties

B enchmark Appraisal I nc., Englewood, CO ( 1993-1996)

“Appraiser”

• Contributed significant volume and growth to the company’s appraisal revenues utilizing

i ntegrated software and office systems

PREV IOUS PROFESSIONAL EXPER I E NCE

• Re/Max Masters, Englewood, CO (1987-1993)

“Real Estate Associate”

• 13+ Years of various construction experience including project management and

construction project oversight

Education/Continuing Education

• Northeastern Junior College, Sterling, CO: P resident’s Honor Roll

• University of U tah, Salt Lake City, Marketing Major

• 28 hours of required CE (Continuing Education) credit every 2 years for Appraisal and 8 hours

every year for brokerage

P rofessional Memberships

• AI -- Appraisal Institute (member since 1996)

• AARO – Association of Appraiser Regulatory Officials

• NCPAC – North Carolina Professional Appraisers Coalition

• NAR – National Association of Realtors

Additional Licenses

• NC Contractors License (residential) #64248

• NC Real Estate Broker License – 265269

• 203k Consultant – #P1033

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